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With award-winning museums, one of the country’s last remaining free zoological parks, beaches along Lake Michigan and numerous cultural attractions, Chicago has much to offer those looking for a family-friendly vacation destination. Chicago draws millions of guests per year, with 45 million visiting the city in 2008. Many of these guests travel to the city with their children, choosing hotels with amenities such as babysitting services, children’s welcome packets and kid-friendly pools.

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

Five Star Alliance recommends the Four Seasons Chicago for families traveling to the city with children. The luxury hotel, which is near the city’s business and financial centers, has marvelous views of the skyline. The hotel offers amenities such as a Teen Concierge and the Bedtime Story Butler. Parents enjoy the Spa at Four Seasons, European inspired décor and marble bathrooms, while the entire family enjoys the Roman-style indoor pool complete with domed glass ceiling and infant pool. Children visiting the Four Seasons receive a welcome basket, child-size bathrobes and kid-friendly toiletries. The hotel arranges babysitting services for its guests and also offers Radio Flyer wagons for families who wish to walk to nearby attractions like the Lincoln Park Zoo and Millennium Park. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago 120 East Delaware Place Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-8800 fourseasons.com

Ramada Inn Lakeshore

The Chicago Sun Times recommends the Ramada Inn on Lakeshore Drive. The hotel has a large outdoor pool to attract families with children in the summer months. A free shuttle to the Museum of Science and Industry and the downtown area allow guests to take advantage of public transportation in the city. Suites and rooms with sofa sleepers provide more space for kids, and microwaves in some of the hotel’s rooms make it easy to fix a snack. Ramada Inn Lakeshore 4900 South Lakeshore Drive Chicago, IL 60615 773-288-5800 Ramada.com

Fairmont Hotel Chicago

According to the Chicago Sun Times, the Fairmont Hotel Chicago makes a family stay in Chicago comfortable with amenities such as access to the Lakeshore Athletic Club’s indoor pool on the weekends, connecting rooms and child-care arrangements through the hotel’s concierge. Kids under 5 eat breakfast at the Fairmont breakfast buffet for free, and kids between 6 and 12 eat for half price. Guests who choose to stay in one of the luxury suites have access to a refreshment center and optional mini refrigerator, so kids can have snacks whenever they need them. Fairmont Hotel Chicago 200 North Columbus Drive Chicago, IL 60601 312-525-8000 Fairmont.com

Hotel Allegro

Kids often love Hotel Allegro and its many kid-friendly perks. When they arrive, young children are offered coloring books and crayons. Older kids appreciate the in-room video games available for a small fee. Parents appreciate the fact that kids younger than 17 stay free at the Allegro. The hotel, which the Chicago Sun Times recommends for kids, has a few connecting rooms to provide extra space to families traveling with little ones. The hotel provides complementary cribs and playpens as well as in-room child safety kits. At the end of the stay, kids visiting Hotel Allegro receive their own comment card. The concierge staff arranges accredited babysitting upon request. Hotel Allegro 171 West Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60601 800-643-1500 allegrochicago.com

Conrad Chicago

Five Star Alliance recommends Conrad Chicago, a Hilton hotel on the Magnificent Mile just off Michigan Avenue. Cribs, high chairs and a babysitting service ensure that families traveling with little ones have their needs met. The room service has a children’s menu to cater to the needs of small guests. Other amenities include wireless internet connections, 42-inch plasma flat screen TVs and an iPod alarm clock with charging and docking station. Conrad Chicago 521 North Rust St. Chicago, IL 60611 312-645-1500 contradhotels1.Hilton.com

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